Homecoming draws 150 to Patterson Center

Family letters dating to 1874 were gift Sunday

From left, Judy Slusher, homecoming association president, and Wenda Dyer, secretary, honor Mary Helen (Masiel) Henry of Princeton, British Columbia (Canada), who traveled the greatest distance. A ll 150 in attendance at Sunday’s 78th annual Rockdale Homecoming made some “re-connections” but for one family it was even more special.

Bill Dessens was presented original letters, dating back to 1877.

Local historian Vickie Pounders Everhart had purchased the letters online and had been corresponding with the family for some time.